U.S. officials say three men have been charged with organizing the largest identity theft ring in U.S. history. James Comey, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced at a press conference in New York on Monday that over 30,000 people across the United States have fallen victim to this scheme that lasted three years. The Associated Press reported, citing relevant officials, that over 15,000 credit reports have been stolen, and the thieves used codes belonging to Ford Motor Credit. They then accessed information from a credit reporting agency known as 'Experian' using these codes. Victims have reported that strangers have withdrawn money from their bank accounts using the stolen identification and identity card numbers.
Largest Identity Theft Ring in U.S. History Arrested - 2002-11-26
Three men have been arrested for orchestrating the largest identity theft ring in U.S. history, affecting over 30,000 victims. The scheme involved the theft of credit reports and unauthorized access to bank accounts using stolen identification numbers. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities in identity security and the scale of financial crimes.
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Three men arrested for organizing the largest identity theft ring in U.S. history affecting over 30,000 victims.
- U.S. officials arrest three men
- James Comey announce public
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The arrest signifies a major law enforcement effort against identity theft.
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